EXCITING UPDATE! First, CBI is a classy business... they took this video very well and appreciated the information. They asked if I'd be interested in testing an updated version of the plate as a prototype. I immediately said yes. So stay tuned for more on this topic!
You’re great at presenting information. Videos are well filmed to show installation views. I didn’t know you guys are out in Wenatchee area. We’ frequent the lake often to play. Great channel.
Steel if you don't want to keep spending money to replace more often. There is no free lunch. Aluminum is fine for street and fire/logging roads, but not if you plan to actually skid on your skid plates.
Yup, skid plate did it job and was worth the investment. Would not send it in for warranty. I'm in the market for one, going to check out CBI and see if that new version is out.
When drilling for the riv nut don’t forget to be careful so you don’t put a hole in your roof liner 😂. Oh wait that was Chris’s truck not your skid plate area. Lol
the more research i do, the more comfortable i am with getting the steel skid from CBI. i know aluminum corrodes instead of rusting, but where I live, i have to get my 4runner undercoated every year anyway. when it comes to weight, there is a notable difference between the aluminum and steel (on the surface), but if you look at the OVERALL PERCENTAGE DIFFERENCE when factoring in the weight of the vehicle itself, it's negligible. if you do any type of even mild off-roading, you'll want to upgrade your suspension anyway. i don't do hardly any off-roading, but i'm still debating if i want to get the full skid or just the front. great video!
If that’s the case just stick with the stock skids or get the TRD one. They cost less and weigh less. Even the steel stamped stock one holds up to abuse with light off-roading and hitting the occasional rock. My new TRD skid has held up to some pretty heavy abuse.
@@JasonExplainsThings i actually went with the cartrimhome (style B) skid plate. it was WAY less and if it gets damaged, i'm only out $250 and it's way easier to install. to be 100% honest, the primary reason for looking for a new skid was so oil changes didn't take 1.5 hours each time. and as long as i don't get crazy off road, it'll probably last longer for me too.
I think you should use the warranty and return the damaged skid for a new one. This helps you and CBI. They learn the weak points and can strengthen future skid plates and you get a new skid in return. If you don’t want your new skid you can sell it for cash. It’s a win win.
Just watched it! What I was doing was nothing close to as nuts as that rock garden. I must’ve hit it just right to cause the damage. If anyone has a steel version let us know if it’s survived stuff like this.
Now one wonders, do you go to the same spot and try to recreate the event with the TRD skid plate? Just kidding. I watched the original install video and appreciated this update
I have the trd skid plate the only drawback is the drain hole for the pan is small and you get residual oil on the top of it and you Can’t get it clean. The other is you have to remove it service the front differential. I know waa waa. The thing is heavy and awkward. It’s leaning on the wall i sold the truck and trying to get myself to install it on my 23 model truck.
When I was installing my bumper installed light bar I found out my Colorado’s OEM engine skid plate is plastic so it’s definitely not best. 😂I’ll eventually get all the AEV skid plates like Chris.
On my 4Runner I have not replaced the factory skid plate because it would require removal of the support braces. I’m looking for an option that would keep them in place like the TRD version skid place you installed.
Oof that’s quite the hit if it can deform those brackets. And they’re supposed to deform. Like a crumple zone. Those rivnuts aren’t going to hold up better than a weldnut though.
Yep. The skid definitely took all the damage and saved everything else. But after looking at the TRD one side by side, I think it could’ve survived the impact. That’s my opinion. Time will tell how it does. 👍
Combination of places. PDFs about installs, repair manuals, and then just googling/searching a variety of places. Forums often have all this info as well.
